aniseikonic

9.9

One eye sees images that look different in size or shape from the other eye

adjective
/ˌænɪsaɪˈkoʊnɪk/

Specialized

: aniseikónico

After her cataract surgery, the patient reported aniseikonic vision, in which the images from her eyes differed in size.

Examples

Special lenses can be used to correct aniseikonic distortion and restore comfortable binocular vision.
The optometrist explained that aniseikonic symptoms could include headaches and eye strain due to unequal image sizes.
After her cataract surgery, the patient reported aniseikonic vision, with objects appearing larger in one eye.
The patient's vision was affected by aniseikonic discrepancies.
He experienced aniseikonic effects after the eye surgery.
Special lenses can help correct aniseikonic distortion, allowing the patient to see clearly with both eyes.
The optometrist noted that aniseikonic symptoms often lead to discomfort, including headaches and visual distortion.

Synonyms

anisometric

vsaniseikonic

Specialized

9.9

Having parts that are different in size or shape

relates specifically to one eye seeing a differently sized or shaped image

Surface Forms

aniseikonic positive

Morphology

aniseikonic = aniseikonia (opaque) = an + iseikon + ic

The term is specialized and relates to a specific medical condition, not easily inferred from its components.

Etymology

The word aniseikonic comes from Greek parts aniso- meaning 'unequal' and eikon meaning 'image', the same root as the English word icon. So it describes vision when the two eyes see pictures of different size or shape, which is why it can cause eye strain.